Tom Nicolette
Tom Nicolette of Waco is Director of Radio Network and Affiliate Relations for the Texas Farm Bureau. In this position, Nicolette directs the day-to-day operations of the TFB Radio Network as a function of the Public Relations Division. He produces daily radio programs and coordinates communication with radio station personnel for both the acquisition of new Network affiliates and the addition of programming on already acquired stations.
Nicolette has also served as director of media services; television services; and assistant director of radio and television services since he joined Texas Farm Bureau in 1988. During this time, he has received several national awards for various public relations video and public relations programs.
Nicolette began his career in television news. The Chicago native received his bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism from Baylor University.
In this position, Nicolette provides media services via television, video, Internet, radio and print mediums as a staff member in TFB’s Information and Public Relations Department.
Prior to his responsibilities as Media Services Director, he was Director of Television Services for TFB. In this capacity, Nicolette coordinated video productions promoting member activities and programs, and Texas agriculture. In addition, he has experience working with the media and conducting spokesman training sessions, among other public relations duties.
He was hired as assistant director of Radio and Television Services in 1988.
Nicolette has received national video awards from the American Farm Bureau Federation for Best Video Newsletter, Best Media Campaign and several Honorable Mention recognitions.
He is a member of the Central Texas Public Relations Society of America chapter and an advisory council member for KWBU-TV, the Waco PBS television station.
Before joining the Farm Bureau, he was in the television news business. At KWTX-TV in Waco, Nicolette served in many capacities during his eight years with the station including news photographer, reporter, anchor and executive producer.
The Chicago native received his bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism from Baylor University.
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